Project Control Specialist

Company Description Surerus Murphy Joint Venture (SMJV) unites Surerus Pipeline Inc. and J. Murphy & Sons Ltd., combining over a century of pipeline construction and infrastructure expertise for the oil and gas industry. Operating as a fully integrated joint venture in Canada for more than five years, SMJV has delivered some of the largest pipeline projects in the country in the past decade. The partnership is built on shared values and a strong commitment to quality, health and safety, and environmental responsibility. SMJV’s progressive growth offers team members exposure to complex, high-profile projects and opportunities to contribute to innovative solutions. Applicants can expect a professional environment focused on performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Role Description This full-time Project Control Specialist role is a hybrid position based in Spruce Grove, AB, with some flexibility for work from home. The Project Control Specialist is responsible for supporting project teams in monitoring costs, budgets, and financial performance across assigned projects. Day-to-day tasks include preparing and maintaining cost reports, tracking commitments and expenditures, supporting forecasts, and identifying variances against budget and project baselines. The role collaborates closely with project managers, engineering, procurement, and finance to provide accurate data, timely analysis, and recommendations that support decision-making. Additional responsibilities may include assisting in the development of project control procedures, contributing to schedule and progress reporting, and ensuring compliance with company standards and client requirements.
Qualifications

• Strong cost-focused skills, including Cost Control and Cost Management, with the ability to track, analyze, and report on project financials.
• Demonstrated Project Control experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring project performance against established baselines.
• Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret data, identify trends and variances, and present clear insights to project stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Budgeting practices, including development, maintenance, and adjustment of project budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Relevant post-secondary education in finance, accounting, engineering, business, or a related field.
• Experience working on construction, infrastructure, or oil and gas projects, preferably in a project controls or related function.
• Proficiency with project control and cost management software, as well as MS Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and ethical standards in line with SMJV’s values.